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Tahoe City & Palisades in August
Tahoe City & Palisades sees its driest month, with just 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain, highs of 82°F (28°C) and lows of 53°F (12°C).
At 98/100 for comfort (3rd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 53°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.3 in (7 mm)
- Humidity
- 32%
- Cloud cover
- 16%
- Daylight
- ~13 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 16°C (28°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
Low humidity, around 32%, makes the air feel crisp and dry.
Rain is scarce: about 0.3 in (7 mm) for the whole month.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 16%.
Plan around August
August is one of Tahoe City & Palisades's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 94/100 in July to 98/100.
- Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 53°F
- Lip balm and moisturizerdry air
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Tahoe City & Palisades in August
August is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Bridgetender Tavern & Grill
Long-running Tahoe City tavern next to Fanny Bridge, known for burgers and a patio over the Truckee River.
Why now August scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Fanny Bridge
Bridge in Tahoe City over the Truckee River where it leaves Lake Tahoe, beside the dam that regulates the lake's level.
Why now Highs near 82°F and 0.3 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Sugar Pine Point State Park
West-shore park that hosted the 1960 Olympic cross-country races, with snowshoe and ski trails through pines to the lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Palisades Tahoe
Host of the 1960 Winter Olympics, now linking Olympic Valley and Alpine Meadows by gondola, with steep terrain on KT-22.
Nearby in August
- Truckee in August~13 mi · highs 83°F, 0.2 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- South Lake Tahoe in August~18 mi · highs 82°F, 0.3 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Old Sacramento Waterfront in August~84 mi · highs 96°F, 0.0 in rain · 8°C (15°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Napa in August~123 mi · highs 88°F, 0.0 in rain · 4°C (7°F) warmer by day, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tahoe City & Palisades in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Tahoe City & Palisades?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain. Our South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City & Truckee route recommends Dec – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Tahoe City & Palisades in August?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 53°F (12°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tahoe City & Palisades in August?
Not much: about 0.3 in (7 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 25.3 in (642 mm).
What should I pack for Tahoe City & Palisades in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), a warm layer for evenings (lows near 53°F), lip balm and moisturizer (dry air) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
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